Haeg1@aol.com wrote:
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> Subj: TR6 frame resto.
> Date: 97-10-10 23:30:28 EDT
> From: Haeg1
> To: british-cars@autox.team.net
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> I am new to this list, and I have high hopes that you people will be the
> valued source of information on Triumph automobile restorations that I have
> been seeking. I am in the process of doing a frame off restoration of my TR6.
> My goals are to have fun, and experience doing a complete car restoration. I
> also dream of driving my car some time in the not so distant future. I am
> patient and stubborn enough to complete such a project. My intention is to do
> as much of the work myself in an attempt to keep the restoration costs in the
> $5-6K range.
>
> If you can help with any of these questions it would be appreciated.
> 1) I am planning on sandblasting my frame, but I am concerned about the rust
> on the inside of the frame. Is there a way to deal with this rust, or is this
> the argument for chemically dipping the frame?
> 2) I am interested in any positive or negative experiences that you may have
> had with the process of sandblasting of chemically dipping your chassis.
> 3) I have rust damage to the supports holding the rear trailing arms. This is
> the main reason that I removed the body and am proceeding with the
> restoration of the chassis. Is it necessary to purchase and replace new
> sections to get this job done correctly? Or can an experienced welder tackle
> patching up these supports?
> (Holes in bottom, opening in front along bottom. The brackets are still
> attached. The top looks good.)
> 4) Why are these sections so susceptible to rust? The rest of my chassis
> looks solid.
> 5) What can I expect to pay in the states for:
> - Chassis sandblasting.
> - Chassis chemical dip.
> - Patch up the trailing arm supports.
> - Replacement of trailing arm supports.
> 6) I am trying to put together a list of all necessary parts that will be
> required for this restoration and their estimated cost. If anyone has such a
> list please e-mail me.
>
> Take care,
> John H. in Minneapolis
> haeg1@aol.com
> 73 TR6
>
John,
Having used the Sandblasting method on my Spit, I am all in favor of
that method. However, the Spit chassis has all sides exposed (with the
exception of small portions of the outriders), so sandblasting all
surfaces is not particulatly difficult. Getting through years of built
up muck and grease was, however.
As somebody mentioned in a recent thread, getting all the residual sand
out of the nooks and crannies is imperifive. When you start painting,
it will magically reappear. And don't you just love it when your fresh
smoothe frame starts to look like the safety surface of a diving board?
If you have a compressor, you can buy an inexpensive hand-held gravety
feed blaster and do it yourself. I got mine from "Northern Supply"
(http//www.northern-online.com).
Make sure before you start that you have a good hood (keeps sand out of
your ears and hair) and enough area that the sand won't afflict things
you had not intended.
Good luck,
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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